Denon AVR-X2600H Series User manual

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AVR-X2600H
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 8
Inserting the batteries 9
Operating range of the remote control unit 9
Features 10
High quality sound 10
High performance 11
Easy operation 15
Part names and functions 16
Front panel 16
Display 19
Rear panel 21
Remote control unit 25
Connections
Speaker installation 29
Connecting speakers 36
Before connecting speakers 36
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 40
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 41
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 42
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front
speaker 48
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speaker 49
Connecting multi-zone speakers 50
Connecting a TV 51
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 52
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 54
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 55
Connecting a playback device 56
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 57
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 58
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 59
Connecting a turntable 60
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 61
Connecting FM/AM antennas 62
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 64
Wired LAN 64
Wireless LAN 65
Connecting an external control device 66
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 66
Connecting the power cord 67
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Playback
Basic operation 69
Turning the power on 69
Selecting the input source 69
Adjusting the volume 70
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 70
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 70
Playing a USB memory device 71
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 72
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 75
Playing music from Bluetooth device 76
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 77
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 78
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 79
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 80
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 81
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 82
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 82
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 83
Listening to preset stations 83
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 84
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 85
Cancelling Preset Skip 86
Listening to Internet Radio 87
Listening to Internet Radio 88
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 89
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 90
Getting the HEOS App 93
HEOS Account 94
Playing from streaming music services 95
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 98
AirPlay function 102
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 103
Playing iTunes music with this unit 103
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 104
Spotify Connect function 105
Playing Spotify music with this unit 105
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Convenience functions 106
Adding to HEOS Favorites 107
Playing back HEOS Favorites 107
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 108
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 109
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 110
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 111
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 112
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 113
Selecting a sound mode 114
Selecting a sound mode 115
Direct playback 116
Pure Direct playback 117
Auto surround playback 117
Description of sound mode types 118
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 122
HDMI Control function 126
Setting procedure 126
Smart Menu function 127
Sleep timer function 129
Using the sleep timer 130
Quick select plus function 131
Calling up the settings 132
Changing the settings 133
Panel lock function 134
Disabling all key button operations 134
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 134
Canceling the Panel lock function 135
Remote lock function 136
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 136
Enabling the remote sensor function 136
Web control function 137
Controlling the unit from a web control 137
Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) 139
Connecting ZONE2 139
Playback in ZONE2 141
Settings
Menu map 143
Menu operations 147
Audio 148
Center Level Adjust 148
Subwoofer Level Adjust 148
Surround Parameter 149
Restorer 153
Audio Delay 154
Volume 155
Audyssey®156
Graphic EQ 158
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Video 160
Picture Adjust 160
HDMI Setup 162
Output Settings 167
On Screen Display 170
4K Signal Format 171
TV Format 172
Inputs 173
Input Assign 173
Source Rename 176
Hide Sources 176
Source Level 176
Speakers 177
Audyssey® Setup 177
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 179
Error messages 185
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 186
Manual Setup 187
Amp Assign 187
Speaker Config. 188
Distances 193
Levels 194
Crossovers 195
Bass 196
Front Speaker 197
Network 198
Information 198
Connection 198
Wi-Fi Setup 199
Settings 201
Network Control 203
Friendly Name 203
Diagnostics 204
AirPlay 204
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HEOS Account 205
You have not signed in 205
You have already signed in 205
General 206
Language 206
ECO 206
ZONE2 Setup 210
Zone Rename 211
Quick Select Names 211
Front Display 212
Firmware 213
Information 216
Usage Data 217
Save & Load 218
Setup Lock 218
Reset 219
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 220
Tips
Tips 222
Troubleshooting 224
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 225
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 226
Display on this unit shows nothing 226
No sound comes out 227
Desired sound does not come out 228
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 231
No video is shown on the TV 232
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 233
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 233
AirPlay cannot be played back 234
USB memory devices cannot be played back 235
Bluetooth cannot be played back 236
The Internet radio cannot be played back 237
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 238
Various online services cannot be played 239
The HDMI Control function does not work 239
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 240
Update/upgrade error messages 241
Resetting factory settings 242
Resetting network settings 243
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Appendix
About HDMI 244
Relationship between video signals and monitor output 247
Playing back a USB memory devices 249
Playing back a Bluetooth device 250
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 251
Playing back Internet Radio 252
Personal memory plus function 252
Last function memory 252
Sound modes and channel output 253
Sound modes and surround parameters 255
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 258
Explanation of terms 261
Trademark information 270
Specifications 272
Index 277
License 280
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product.
To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Notes on radio Warranty
(for North America
model only)
Cable labels
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Sound calibration
microphone
AM loop antennaFM indoor antennaPower cord
Remote control unit
(RC-1228)
R03/AAA batteries External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 7-channels (125 Watts x 7-channels)
For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier
section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier
is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
0Dolby Atmos (v p. 262)
This unit is equipped with a decoder that supports Dolby Atmos audio
format. The placement or movement of sound is accurately reproduced
by the addition of overhead speakers, enabling you to experience an
incredibly natural and realistic surround sound field.
0Speaker Virtualizer z (v p. 151)
Speaker Virtualizer enables you to access a more immersive
entertainment experience from traditional channel based speaker
layouts through digital signal processing including Dolby Atmos height
virtualization and surround virtualization.
0Speaker Virtualizer is not for use when both height speakers and surround
speakers are connected.
0Height Virtualization may be applied when surround speakers are connected.
zThis feature will be supported via firmware update.
0DTS:X (v p. 265)
This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X brings
the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive object
based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels. The
flexibility of objects allows for sound to be scaled large or small and
moved around the room with greater accuracy than ever before leading
to a richer immersive audio experience.
0DTS Virtual:X (v p. 265)
DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and
virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience
from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker
configuration.
0DTS Virtual:X is not for use when Height speakers are connected.
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